E-Newsletter: September 3, 2021
City Hall Closed on Labor Day

City Hall will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 6th. The City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 7th. 
Fox Sightings in Elmhurst

The City of Elmhurst recently asked a representative from Scientific Wildlife Management to observe an area in town where an increase of fox sightings have been reported. Scientific Wildlife Management is a consultant which the City has used to monitor coyote activity in the community. The following information includes the consultant’s report. 
It's Cool to Be Kind

Now more than ever Elmhurst Loving Local is expressing patience, showing appreciation, and being kind to those employees who come to work in the community each day. There is a nationwide staff shortage, as employers struggle to fill positions vacated when workers left jobs in front-line industries for roles less exposed to the coronavirus. What does this mean for Elmhurst? For our business community it means that those who are working are met with unknown daily challenges and must continue to pivot to meet increased demands. For local consumers it means, among other things, adapting to evolving changes in a business’ hours, increased wait times, smaller menu selections, fewer checkout lanes, and empty slots on shelves where some of their favorite products usually sit. Please continue to support our local businesses & workforce. We are all in this together – it’s Cool to Be Kind!
Draining your pool soon?
Please remember these important city codes when draining your backyard pool. The pool may not be drained on any other property. The pool must be drained to the curb or gutter located along an adjacent street during warm weather.
City of Elmhurst Patriot Day Ceremony

Please join the City of Elmhurst in our special ceremony to proudly remember those who gave their lives on that tragic day trying to save others. On the 20th Anniversary, this ceremony will be held on Sept. 11 at Fire Station # 2 (601 S. York St) from 8:30 - 9:30 am. 
Elmhurst History Museum Fall Exhibit

The Elmhurst History Museum's Fall 2021 exhibit, "An Ever-Widening Circle: Elmhurst University at 150," celebrates Elmhurst University’s sesquicentennial year. The exhibit opens on September 24, 2021 and runs through January 2, 2022. For more information, please visit elmhursthistory.org
Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest Returns September 18th!

After sitting out last year, the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation is more than ready to bring back one of the best fall events in Elmhurst. The 6th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest will take place on the Elmhurst History Museum’s grounds on September 18, offering samples of more than 100 craft beers, ciders and hard seltzers from 50+ craft and microbreweries with a strong emphasis on local brewers. The Craft Beer Fest is a major fundraiser for the Elmhurst History Museum and the Churchville Schoolhouse. The fest takes place from 1-6 p.m., and will have live music by PettyCash and the Moonshine Brothers plus food for purchase by Pints. Tickets are now on sale at elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com, and discounted tickets are available until September 10. Members of the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation also receive a special discount. Must be 21+. See you at the Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest…cheers!
Neighborhood Roll Call Meetings

Neighborhood Roll Call Meetings occur on neighborhood corners, with officers running through their roll call briefings as they change shifts. Residents are invited to listen in and get up to speed on recent issues, as well as ask any questions they might have. The program has been very well-received by Elmhurst residents, building greater partnerships between the police and the community. Follow the Police Department on Facebook to learn when a meeting will be held in your area.
"Portal" Sculpture Celebration September 17

Elmhurst’s Public Arts Commission is pleased to announce its first addition to public art in Elmhurst. After a thorough review process, the Chicago-based artist Nicole Beck was chosen for her dynamic proposal titled “Portal,” an o-shaped armature with glass that changes colors under certain conditions. The joyful twelve-foot steel and glass sculpture is located in the new Larch Park near downtown Elmhurst.

The City of Elmhurst Public Arts Commission, founded in 2018, was established to implement a Citywide plan for the promotion and thoughtful placement of public art that enhances the business climate and promotes the overall aesthetic appeal of our community

Meet the Artist Event!
Celebrating the “Portal” sculpture created by artist Nicole Beck.
This event will take place on Friday September 17 4-7 p.m., at N. Larch Park (west of The Marke at 100 N. Addison). Refreshments provided by The Marke. Parking available in the Larch Parking Deck.
Sign up for Elmhurst Connect! 

Have you signed up for Elmhurst Connect? Elmhurst Connect is an online and mobile reporting system for the City of Elmhurst. The community can use this service to easily identify issues and report them directly to the City of Elmhurst. There are a wide variety of report types available through this system. As always, if the issue you are reporting is a public safety emergency, please call 9-1-1 or for other issues that require immediate attention please call the City’s 24/7 phone line, 630-530-3050. To download the Elmhurst Connect mobile app, search for “Elmhurst Connect” in your app store. If you are using a computer and would like to report something without downloading the app select this link: elmhurstil.citysourced.com. The system is also available on the City’s website, elmhurst.org/ servicerequest.
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